Meehania cordata Meehan's Mint

$14.95
$14.95
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Description

Meehania cordata has trailing stems of heart-shaped, scalloped green leaves that hug the ground, rooting as they go. Also called Meehan's Mint or Creeping Mint, its hooded, two-lipped, violet blue blooms appear on 3" spikes above the foliage in spring. Meehania cordata is an uncommon, non-aggressive native replacement for Ajuga and Lamium.

Native to the Mid-Atlantic, this perennial is typically found in the Appalachians, where it spreads inconspicuously until its masses of lavender blue flowers burst into bloom. It is most commonly found on wooded, moist, rocky slopes.

Meehania cordata prefers humus rich soil and will grow in partial to full shade or partial sun, if given adequate moisture. It is nice for naturalizing in moist woods and shade gardens.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Meehan's Mint
  • Zones: 4-8
  • Light Requirements: Part Shade to Shade
  • Soil Preference: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
  • Height at Maturity: 3-6
  • Width at Maturity: 15-18
  • Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
  • Foliage Color: Green

Special Features

  • Attracts:
  • Tolerates:
  • Other Features: Native to North America.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 

All orders placed now will ship in Spring 2024 unless requested otherwise.

    • Zones 9&10: Starting March 25th
    • Zone 8: Starting April 1st
    • Zone 7: Starting April 8th
    • Zone 6: Starting April 22nd
    • Zone 5: Starting May 6th
    • Zones 4-2: Starting May 13th

If you live in a warm climate and wish to receive your plants during the winter, please send us an email. Please note that we may be unable to fulfill your request if temperatures are too cold for safe transit or if the plants are dormant.

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Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

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